There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), or car
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Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
4h$72–435Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
7h 54m$130–290Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
11h 27m$79–150Drive 502.8 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Grand Central Stationcar 502.8 mi
8h 42m$92–133Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
4h 27m$352–755Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car
- Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MHK - ORD
4h 58m$75–318
Kansas City to Grand Central Station by train and foot (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station is to bus which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 4h and costs $70 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas City station to Grand Central Station station. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kansas City and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 41m.
The distance between Kansas City and Grand Central Station is 441 miles. The road distance is 505.8 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 7h 54m and costs $130 - $290.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station, including transfers.
Kansas City to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
Kansas City to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kansas City station.
The best way to get from Kansas City to Grand Central Station is to fly which takes 4h and costs $70 - $440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $130 - $290 and takes 7h 54m, you could also bus, which costs $75 - $150 and takes 11h 27m.
What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–290 and the journey takes 7h 41m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–430
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Flights from Manhattan Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–280
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–290
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $29–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–95
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Kansas City to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Kansas City to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas City to Grand Central Station is 506 miles. It takes approximately 8h 42m to drive from Kansas City to Grand Central Station.
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